Important Safeguards - Fluval 104 Bedienungsanleitung

To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed when handling the Fluval Canister Filter, including
the following:
1. For the complete enjoyment, use and understanding of this product,
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
and all important notices on the appliance before using. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit.
DANGER –
2. To avoid possible electrical shock, special care should be taken since water is employed in the use of
this equipment. For each of the following situations, do not attempt repairs yourself; return the appliance to an
authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance.
A. If the Fluval Motor Unit falls into the water, DON'T reach for it! First unplug it and then retrieve it. Disconnect
the plug from all appliances inside the aquarium before putting hands in the water. If the electrical components
of the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately.
B. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not
intended to be wet.
C. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or if it is dropped or
damaged in any manner.
cord is damaged, the appliance should be
discarded. Never cut the cord.
D. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle
getting wet, position the unit to one side of a wall mounted
receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle
or plug. A "drip loop"(see illustration) should be arranged to
the receptacle. The "drip loop" is that part of the cord below
the level of the receptacle or the connector if an extension
cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord and
coming into contact with the receptacle.
If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DON'T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that
supplies power to the appliance. Then unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters,
4.
reflectors, lamp bulbs, etc.
Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before putting on or
5.
taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet.
Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
6. Do not use an appliance for other than intended use (i.e. don't use on swimming pools, garden ponds,
bathrooms, etc.). The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an
unsafe condition.
7. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.
8. Make sure an appliance is securely installed before operating it.
9. Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
10. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used.
A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange
the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.
11. The pump must not run dry.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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For the complete use and understanding of this power filter it is recommended that this manual is
thoroughly read and understood. Failure to do so may result in damage to this pump.
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Instructions
Read Thoroughly prior to installation and operation

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The power cord of this appliance cannot be replaced; if the